Asm. Melendez and Members of the Assembly Republican Caucus Eschew Protest for Face-to-Face with Mexican President

Melendez and 19 of Her Colleagues Hand Delivered a Letter to the Mexican President Demanding the Release of Sgt. Tahmooressi

(Sacramento, CA) – Respected GOP Assemblymember and US Navy Veteran, Melissa Melendez chose to skip the protests outside the Capitol today, to instead hand deliver a demand, signed by 19 other legislators, that the Mexican Government release Marine Sergeant Andrew Tahmooressi.

“The spirit of this visit is how we can work together and achieve common sense solutions to our problems. A nice starting point would be to pardon and release Sgt. Tahmooressi who is being needlessly detained, contrary to his rights as an American citizen.” said Melendez. “I simply had a different opinion on what I felt would be most effective in achieving a speedy release of Sgt. Tahmooressi. I could have stood outside with the pickets and the cameras but I chose instead to demand the release of our Marine in person.” Continue reading→

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, introduced a legislative resolution calling on President Obama to act in accordance with United States Code and do everything in his power to help free Marine Sergeant Andrew Tahmooressi from prison.

“Sergeant Tahmooressi is suffering the consequences of a terrible misunderstanding in Mexico and it is our duty as both lawmakers and American citizens to ask our President to help free him as soon as possible,” said Melendez. “My resolution puts the California State Legislature on record in support of Sergeant Tahmooressi’s release and underscores to Mexican officials our deep concern over the handling of his case.” Continue reading→

Assemblywoman Melendez Sends Call for Action Letter to President Obama

The letter was signed by 20 other legislators and provided the legal basis for the President’s Action

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, sent a letter to President Obama today laying a legal and moral justification for the President to demand the release of Marine Sergeant Andrew Tahmooressi. Twenty additional California legislators signed the letter.

“As California legislators, we felt it was only right and honorable to try every avenue available to us to help Sergeant Tahmooressi. It is our sincere hope to highlight the existing code the President may use to help bring Sergeant Tahmooressi home safe as soon as possible.” said Melendez. “In anticipation of another court appearance, in a long line of misapplied justice, it is imperative we exhaust every option to ensure our Marine is allowed to come home immediately after this obvious misunderstanding.” Continue reading→